יִדְלָ֑ף (yid.laph)
yid.laph
Jidlaph
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Yidlaph appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, listed among the sons of Nahor in Genesis 22:22. He is identified as a son of Nahor and Milcah, making him a brother to Uz, Buz, Kemuel, Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, and Bethuel, as well as a half-brother to Tebah, Gaham, Tahash, and Maacah. This genealogical record places him within the extended family of Abraham, linking him to the broader narrative of the Patriarchs.
Etymologically, Yidlaph is interpreted to mean "weeping." While the name itself carries this emotional weight, its primary significance in Scripture lies in its function as a marker of lineage rather than a theological statement. It serves to document the branches of Nahor’s family, preserving the identity of individuals who do not play active roles in the main narrative but are essential to the historical record of Israel’s ancestors.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Yidlaph appears in Genesis 22:22 as one of the sons of Nahor. This genealogy records the extended family of Abraham, showing how God’s promises spread through many branches. Though Jidlaph does not speak or act in the narrative, his inclusion reminds us that every person matters to God.
Names in Scripture often carry meaning beyond simple identification. Yidlaph is interpreted as "weeping," yet his presence here is one of quiet belonging. He stands alongside brothers and half-brothers, part of a lineage that would eventually lead to the people of Israel. This shows that God’s plan includes those who remain behind the scenes.
For your faith, this offers comfort. You may feel unnoticed or insignificant in your daily life. Yet Scripture honors these quiet names. God knows each person by name and value. Your place in His story is secure, even when no one else sees it.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Jidlaph1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- יִדְלָ֑ף1×
Key Verses
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Genesis 22:22
Chesed, Hazo, Pildash, Jidlaph, and Bethuel.”
This verse lists Jidlaph among Nahor’s sons, anchoring him in the patriarchal family tree without further narrative detail.